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The Medicinal
of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Edited by Guy GW, Whittle BA, Robson PJ
Product Details:
ISBN: 0-85369-517-2
Format: Paperback, 512pp
Publication Date: July 2004
Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
Edition Number: 1
Posted: November
16, 2004
Editorial
Review
By Ellen Whipple-Guthrie, PharmD
This book described in great detail current research findings related to the
medicinal uses of cannabis and cannabinoids. Topics covered in book included:
the pharmacology, formulation, safety, and efficacy of cannabis as a therapeutic
agent; growth and breeding of cannabis as a medicinal agent; cannabis as a treatment
for neuropathic pain; cannabis for the treatment of multiple sclerosis; clinical
studies and the development of cannabis-based medicine; and forensic and international
control of cannabis.
This book should be considered an excellent reference source for healthcare
professionals interested in the medicinal uses of cannabis and cannabinoids.
The book is not appropriate for patients without a chemistry or medical background
because it is very technical in nature.
The authors presented the evidence in a very clear, non-biased manner. The authors
did not make unrealistic conclusions. For example, regarding the uses of cannabis
for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, the authors concluded: "that in addition
to symptom management cannabis may offer the potential to slow disease progression."
The main conclusion that the authors drew in the book was that cannabis does
have a place in therapy but that more research is warranted and needed.
About the Reviewer:
 Ellen
Guthrie has been a medical advisor with the Foundation since 2002.
In that time, she has written numerous articles for MS Focus, answered hundreds
of medications questions on the Doctor’s Forum, and spoken on the 2003
Cruise for a Cause. Ellen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University
of Georgia College of Pharmacy where she lectures primarily on MS. She has also
lectured for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. Currently Ellen
practices pharmacy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta where she is a
pediatric pharmacist. She also writes for several medical journals and speaks
and writes on MS issues whenever she can. She is particularly interested in
area of Pediatric MS and is doing an upcoming Grand Rounds on the topic. Ellen
received her doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College
of Pharmacy in 1994, and was later employed at Egleston Children"s Hospital
at Emory University for five years. She is a member of the American Pharmaceutical
Association, the Atlanta Academy of Institutional Pharmacists, and the Consortium
of MS Centers. She has also served on the Pharmacy Advisory Committee for the
Department of Community and Health.
11/16/2004
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